Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Smoked Mozzarella

Name: Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Smoked Mozzarella
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, trimmed; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided; ¼ teaspoon salt, divided; 8 tablespoons shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 ⅓ cups part-skim ricotta; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¾ cup low-sodium marinara sauce, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Cook:1h

This healthy riff on lasagna rolls uses strips of zucchini instead of lasagna noodles for a vegetable-packed dinner that's fun for the whole family. This is a great recipe for kids to help make--let them get their hands dirty rolling the zucchini ribbons with the cheesy filling. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to quickly slice the zucchini into uniform thin strips--this will ensure easy rolling and even cooking.

Updated at: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:36:15 GMT